Looking at options trading activity among components of the S&P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in UnitedHealth Group Inc (Symbol: UNH), where a total volume of 109,617 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 11.0 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 79.1% of UNH’s average daily trading volume over the past month, of 13.9 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $350 strike call option expiring September 26, 2025, with 9,956 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 995,600 underlying shares of UNH. Below is a chart showing UNH’s trailing twelve month trading history, with the $350 strike highlighted in orange:
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (Symbol: CRWD) saw options trading volume of 22,171 contracts, representing approximately 2.2 million underlying shares or approximately 57% of CRWD’s average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.9 million shares.
Especially high volume was seen for the $480 strike call option expiring September 26, 2025, with 2,019 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 201,900 underlying shares of CRWD. Below is a chart showing CRWD’s trailing twelve month trading history, with the $480 strike highlighted in orange:
And JPMorgan Chase & Co (Symbol: JPM) saw options trading volume of 43,836 contracts, representing approximately 4.4 million underlying shares or approximately 51.5% of JPM’s average daily trading volume over the past month, of 8.5 million shares.
Especially high volume was seen for the $317.50 strike call option expiring September 26, 2025, with 2,385 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 238,500 underlying shares of JPM. Below is a chart showing JPM’s trailing twelve month trading history, with the $317.50 strike highlighted in orange:
For the various different available expirations for UNH options, CRWD options, or JPM options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
Today’s Most Active Call & Put Options of the S&P 500 »
Also see:
? KA YTD Return
? Top Ten Hedge Funds Holding XNCR
? AIZ RSI
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
#Noteworthy #Friday #Option #Activity #UNH #CRWD #JPM